Junior Member Awards and Scholarships

Iowa Simmental Association Queen Contest

2019 Iowa Simmental Queen Abby Peterson  

*Attention Past Iowa Simmental Queens & Princesses
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Are you looking for a leadership opportunity that will allow you to meet and work with talented individuals in the cattle industry?

Are you interested? If so, the Iowa Simmental Association is looking for eligible young ladies to become contestants for the Iowa Simmental Queen and Princess. In addition to this honor, the 2019 Iowa Simmental Queen will be awarded $250 and the Iowa Simmental Princess will be awarded $150 after their reign.

What are the qualifications? If you are between the ages of 16 and 21 years of age by January 1, 2019 unmarried, an IJSA member, and knowledgeable about the Simmental breed, please consider this your invitation to apply. It is also required that you be able to attend the Beef Expo Simmental Sale, the Iowa Simmental Association Field Day and the Iowa State Fair Simmental Shows during 2019.

When and where is the contest held?  The contest will be held on Saturday, February 9th at 9:30 am. at Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona. This contest will coincide with the Iowa Beef Expo and the Iowa Simmental activities. The contest will conclude with the Queens luncheon at noon.

When is the new queen crowned?  The 2019 Queen and Princess will be crowned during the banquet on Sunday evening February 10th at Walnut Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

How do I enter?  To enter, send a resume stating your name, parents’ names, address, phone number, birthday, Simmental background, interests, activities, future plans, and a short essay on “Why I want to be the 2019 Iowa Simmental Queen or Princess.” Mail to Darci Mass, 1778 320th St., Adair, IA 50002 by January 20, 2016. No late applicants will be accepted. If you would like additional information, contact Darci at 641-746-3339 or 641-740-0597 or email her at darcisue@yahoo.com and she can fill you in on all the exciting details! Prepare your resume today and join in the rewarding experience!

Prepare your résumé today and join in the rewarding experience!

Iowa Simmental Memorial Scholarship

2018 Iowa Simmental Memorial Scholarship Recipients (left to right) Joshua Hilby, Maggie Maas, Grady Yeggy, Maverick Winther

Requirements:

• All applications must be mailed to the Iowa Simmental Association’s current President by May 15, 2019 (2019 ISA President is Kenny Scott)
• Applicants must provide or meet the following criteria:
  • Must be a senior in high school who plans to attend a 2 or 4-year accredited school in the fall of 2019, or a post high school student who plans on attending a 2 or 4-year accredited school in the fall of 2019.
  • Must have been a paid Iowa Junior Simmental Association member for at least the last two years.
  • Must complete the application and additional requirements.
  • Must be present Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2019 to participate in an oral interview. (If this does not work with your schedule please contact the ISA President to arrange another time)

The winners of the Iowa Simmental Memorial Scholarship will be announced during the Iowa Simmental Field Day Show and awarded the money during the Annual Iowa Simmental Assoc. Banquet at the Iowa Beef Expo in February 2020.  Winners must also send proof of enrollment in the accredited school order to receive the scholarship money to IJSA Treasurer Gina Long prior to the 2020 ISA Banquet. Upon receiving this enrollment verification, the scholarship money will be given to the recipients at the Banquet. Three (3) $1000 scholarships will be awarded. Click here for the Scholarship Application:

2019 ISA Memorial Scholarship Application & Requirements